Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS
#14 in Hard shellFull review
For families of three who want a hard shell that opens in seconds and unfolds to a long bed, at a mid range price.
Naturnest $1,999$1,999
The Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS is the better tent overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS leads on value and weight. The CVT Mt. Hood Large wins on warranty. The Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS costs $1,000 less ($1,999 vs $2,999).
CVT Mt. Hood Large
#26 in Hard shellFull review
The widest Mt. Hood, for two adults and a child or a dog who want a quick hard shell setup. At over 260 lb listed it needs a heavy duty rack.
CVT $2,999$2,999
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS for value ($63.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 31.5 sq ft) vs $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft)) and weight (165.1 lb for 31.5 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft) vs 267.9 lb for 32.5 sq ft of bed (8.3 lb per sq ft)).
- Choose the CVT Mt. Hood Large for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hard shell tent; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS | CVT Mt. Hood Large |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 83 $63.41 per sq ft of bed ($1,999, 31.5 sq ft) | 56 $92.40 per sq ft of bed ($2,999, 32.5 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 22 165.1 lb for 31.5 sq ft of bed (5.2 lb per sq ft) | 0 267.9 lb for 32.5 sq ft of bed (8.3 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 100 3,000 mm waterproof rating, 4 season | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2 in mattress, anti-condensation mat | 50 mattress and extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Sirius 2 ABS | CVT Mt. Hood Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Mattress | 57.1 x 79.5 in | 57 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 31.5 sq ft | 32.5 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in | - |
| Anti-condensation mat | Yes | - |
| Built-in lights | - | Yes |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 310 GSM poly-cotton canvas | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Waterproof rating | 3,000 mm | - |
| Season rating | 4 season | - |
| Annex | - | Optional |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 165.1 lb | 267.9 lb |
| Closed size | 63 x 49 x 11 in | 88.19 x 64.57 x 10.24 in |
| Open size | 86.6 x 63 x 47 in | - |
| Closed height | 11 in | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 0.5 min | 4 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025 |